How to Choose a Fridge Freezer Built in 50/50

Integrated fridge-freezers are designed to play a hidden role in the kitchen of your dream kitchen. These appliances have been cleverly integrated into fascias that hide a large amount of storage space and clever technology to keep food fresh for longer.

For example certain models can eliminate defrosting completely by circulating dry air to prevent the accumulation of frost. Some models even reduce frost using low-fog technology.

Refrigerator

A refrigerator freezer is an appliance in the kitchen that allows households to store and preserve fresh foods and drinks in their own space, separated from other food to ensure hygiene. They are available in various sizes and colours and come with features that make them more convenient to use.

For instance, certain models include a drawer for the pantry that can be adjusted for humidity and temperature - ideal for keeping platters for parties, wine or frozen vegetables at their best. Others offer a flexible salad drawer and cheese drawer that can be set to the optimal temperature for each type of product. Certain models come with a fast-freeze feature that reduces the temperature automatically when you add food items to the freezer.

Another excellent feature is a battery-powered digital display that means that the refrigerator will continue to function even in an outage. Some refrigerators have a cold accumulation block that helps keep the refrigerator cool for longer and an outlet for draining so that water can be easily removed during defrosting. Find refrigerators with separate controls, since this allows you to control the temperature of each compartment separately depending on the need. Some models also have a mode for holidays that shuts the freezer off but leaves the refrigerator running, so that you can still enjoy frozen foods when you're away.

Freezer

They are designed to play an invisible function in your dream kitchen, being concealed behind a subdued facia and fridge freezers that integrate have a lot of advanced technology. They're durable, affordable and are packed with features to make your food last longer including smart cooling technology like BioFresh, VitaFresh+ and HyperFresh.

Basic fridge freezers with integrated fridges will only keep a temperature fixed but the best models offer more sophisticated temperature control. They even allow you to set the temperature of your fridge or freezer in degrees Celsius. They may also come with an additional drawer to store meat and fish at a lower temperature which increases preservation. They have a separate compartment to store vegetables and fruits with a low level of humidity that stops them from becoming spongy or rotting quicker.

Our premium range of integrated fridge freezers from brands such as Bosch, Siemens, Beko, Hotpoint and Neff feature the latest technologies plus many more kitchen-enhancing innovations. Some models have doors that alarm you when the refrigerator or freezer doors are opened by accident. Some are frost-free and eliminate defrosting completely by moving dry air through the appliance so that any frozen ice that forms melts and evaporates instantly.

It is important to ensure that the appliance you are buying is the same split type as the old one, to ensure that the doors to the cupboards fit. Also, you'll need to leave a few centimetres at the back of the appliance to accommodate pipes or sockets that require connecting.

Energy efficiency

The energy rating of a refrigerator freezer reveals how much energy required to keep food cool. The higher the rating, the more efficient the fridge freezer. Choose models with the highest energy efficiency. AO evaluates energy ratings and reveals how much it will cost to run a specific model each year.

The range of AO's smart models includes models with WiFi connectivity. These models sync with your smartphone and let you set up notifications to remind you to get rid of food items before they expire and even create customized recipes. These fridges also come with useful features, such as the ability to crisp salads, and LED lighting in the refrigerator compartment.

Holiday mode is another useful feature. It keeps the fridge at lower temperatures and helps reduce energy usage when you're away.

If you want to maximise storage space while preserving energy efficiency, go for an integrated model like this Montpellier MIFF502. It fits into your cabinetry, giving your kitchen a minimalist and sleek look. The refrigerator has an open door that can be reversed and four glass shelves as well as a freezer with drawers with a chest of drawers design for the flexibility. The freezer is energy-efficient and features a quick-chill feature and super-frost, which allows it to cool quickly. This helps keep food and veg fresher for longer, and prevents the build-up of frost, which makes it easier to clean. Other innovative tech includes LG's NatureFresh technology, which keeps cool air moving across the fridge, as well as a Fresh Balancer which adjusts the humidity to match the needs of fruits and vegetables.

The Right to Rent

If you're looking for a fridge freezer that is built 50/50 and won't require extensive installation, choose appliances from a brand that comes with a full warranty. LG and Samsung offer warranties on refrigerator compressors for up to 10 years and GE offers water filters for a period of 30 days. Bosch and Beko offer fridges equipped with frost-free technology, which eliminates defrosting, which makes these refrigerators a convenient option for homeowners who work a lot.

While regular maintenance and investigating issues as soon as you can can help extend the lifespan of your refrigerator freezer, the typical appliance lasts around 12 to 14 years. Newer kitchen appliances have been created to alleviate the stress of everyday life by doing steady, reliable work. For instance, integrated fridges like the Bosch KIN85NSF0G refrigerator freezers that hide refrigeration behind the doors of cupboards. It has a capacity of 1.5 litres (net) for the fridge and 99 litres for the freezer.

If you're looking for fridge freezers built in freezers, be sure to check the warranty of the manufacturer and compare it with the warranties that home warranty companies offer. These warranties often include an option to make appointments with skilled technicians in your region. A refrigerator warranty will save you time and money by streamlining the appliance repair process. In addition to refrigerator warranties you may also think about purchasing extended warranty protection for other major appliances and systems in your home.